Definition
补充 (bǔ chōng) means to supplement or replenish by adding what is lacking to make something complete or sufficient. It differs from 弥补 (mí bǔ), which focuses on compensating for a deficiency or mistake, and from 补 (bǔ), a broader verb used for mending or making up in specific contexts like lessons or clothes.
verb
to replenishto supplementto add (what is lacking)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 补充。Wǒ xūyào bǔ chōng yìxiē shuǐ.I need to replenish some water.
- 补充。Zhège bàogào hái yào bǔ chōng gèng duō shùjù.This report also needs to supplement more data.
- 补充。Qǐng nǐ bǔ chōng yíxià gāngcái shuō de nèiróng.Please supplement the content you just said.
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